Tradies

04/06/2026

Today, Friday June 5th is and this year’s theme is a global call for climate action. Progress has been made, evident by solar panels stretching over rooftops, moves to protect ‘green spaces’ and increasing awareness of environmental footprints, but more needs to be done.

At Tradies, we continue to strive for our goal of RE100 and made significant progress towards this in 2025. At Tradies Helensburgh, an additional 64kW of solar panels were added to the existing 176kW system on the club roof (image 1). Further strengthening our renewable energy capabilities, 96kW of battery storage was also installed alongside power factor correction to improve efficiency. At Tradies Gymea, the club roof has been transformed with 200kW of solar panels (image 2) and a more energy efficient chiller system (image 3). Later this year, Gymea will also be our first club to have on-site EV charging spaces through a partnership with NRMA (image 4).

Our solar stats for the past 12 months:
• Helensburgh – 66% of energy from solar
• Caringbah – 9% of energy from solar
• Gymea (since Oct 2025) – 12% of energy from solar

Collectively, 22% of Tradies energy consumption comes directly from our own solar installations, with 25% of the remainder from green energy. We expect this to increase once additional solar is added to the Gymea carpark roof.

Outside of our venues, we continue to promote sustainable action through our annual Tradies Sustainable Futures Grants. Established in 2014, the grants have provided $250,658 in assistance to 106 sustainability projects across Australia. The current grant round is open with a pool of $35,000 to assist projects focused on waste management, energy efficiency or nurturing local biodiversity. See images 5 & 6 for completed projects by Marton Public School and Corowa Public School from last year.

There’s always more work to do – but today, we pause to celebrate progress and recommit to protecting the planet for future generations.

Head to https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/ to find out more about or https://www.tradies.com.au/community/sustainability to find out more about the Tradies Sustainable Futures Grants.

03/06/2026

This long weekend, we’re saying ‘no’ to public holiday surcharges and ‘yes’ to our specials!

So if you want a drink at the normal price (or happy hour prices 3:30-5:30) and a juicy $20 steak special on Monday, we’ll see you at Tradies Gymea 😉

02/06/2026

Which Bridgerton character/cocktail are you? 😉

01/06/2026

If you're a fan of Folk music, you won't want to miss Sutherland Acoustic's June concert!

'When Woody Met Pete' is a duo of Peter Hicks and Maurie Mulheron who have teamed up to present their new show exploring the songs and stories that made Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger two of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century.

The concert features the songs of Guthrie, who inspired generations of singer-songwriters, and Seeger, the most boycotted, banned, blacklisted, and picketed musician in American history. Their chance meeting in 1940 changed the course of musical history sparking the world-wide folk music revival.

The concert will be at Tradies Gymea Thursday June 11th at 7:30pm. Tickets $20, payable at the door.

29/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who visited a Tradies venue on our first Purple Friday on May 8th - we pledged to donate 10% of all F&B sales to Escabags Australia and today we made a donation of $3,000 💜

Thank you to all our members and guests who chose a Tradies venue for a drink or a meal - you've helped make a difference to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence 🙏

This is also our last weekend to collect items for Escabags, so if you have new, unopened toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash or children's items such as nappies or a teddy bear, please bring them in - we have collection points at Reception at each of our venues.

Clubs For Community - United Against Violence

29/05/2026

Teamwork is what we do best - even when we're not at work! Our Monday night staff social at Scarborough Fair Escape Rooms was an absolute blast with puzzles, problem solving and plenty of laughs 😂

A big shout out to Scarborough Fair Escape Rooms Caringbah for hosting such a fun event for us and to The Snug Bar and 8 Pizza (Gymea) for their great 'post-escape' hospitality 🤩

28/05/2026

Dearest Gentle Reader,
You are most cordially invited to an evening of wit, scandal and society at our Bridgerton Trivia Thursday June 4 at Tradies Gymea 🪶✨
Gather your most esteemed companions and prepare to test your knowledge of the Ton!

📅 Thursday June 4th
🕢 7:30pm
🎟️ Free to play
💘 Book online at: https://bit.ly/BridgertonTriviaGymea

Dear Reader, this author must enquire, are you a fan of Bridgerton? If the talk of the ton has you breathless for each new season, then get your fan club together for Bridgerton Trivia at Tradies Gymea!

28/05/2026

The Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival is coming to Gymea THIS WEEKEND with free concerts in Folk!

🎶 Friday May 29th
6pm Two Romantics
8:20pm Shane Flew & Matt Ross

🎶 Saturday May 30th
6pm Jorja Carroll
8:20pm Amy Solylo

Enjoy the music with a delicious dinner or kick back with your favourite drink ($12 cocktails from 8-10pm both nights).

Entry is free. Bookings recommended.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

TWO ROMANTICS is the husband and wife duo of Emma Birdsall (vocals) and Daniel May(keys), blending classic soulful sounds with jazz standards, ballads, blues, and timeless favourites from artists like Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Bacharach and more. Performing together for nearly a decade, they bring warmth, chemistry, and a heartfelt touch to every performance - from Sydney’s finest venues to beyond.

SHANE FLEW & MATT ROSS are an acclaimed Sydney-based blues, roots and Americana duo, recognised for their seasoned performances and recent victory in the Sydney Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenge. They return to Cronulla this year with a brand new acoustic blues/americana album, “ONCE UPON A LONG TIME AGO” with 7 original songs and 3 traditional blues covers featuring their combined vocal and instrumental skills.

JORJA CARROLL blends soul, pop, and soft rock with evocative, heartfelt lyricism, crafting songs that explore the complexities of love and life. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, and Etta James, Jorja’s music is rooted in emotional honesty, powerful vocals, and a deep commitment to storytelling.

AMY SOLYLO has her heels dug deep into a bold new corner of Australian country-pop, and she does not mind getting her boots dirty to do it. Her mother once wrote in the margins of her baby book that she could “carry a tune before she could carry a sentence” - and she’s been overcompensating at both since.

27/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the retirement of the one and only Ron ‘Hollywood’ Hodder this morning!

This is actually Ron’s second retirement. For those who know Ron well, it will come as no surprise that retirement didn’t suit him the first time around. He started at Tradies 24 years ago to fill in the time and found that a role in customer service was right up his alley. Welcoming, friendly and always up for a chat (and a photo!), Ron became the well-known ‘face of Tradies’ in no time at all. We all knew when Ron was on holidays or unwell because the relieving concierge would spend all day answering, ‘Where’s Ron today?’.

It isn’t just our customers who have loved seeing Ron at Tradies. Over the years, we’ve all learnt a thing or two about customer service from Ron, been entertained by his wicked sense of humour and appreciated his genuine care and kindness.

Ron, we’re grateful for the 24 years you have spent being the first impression people had of Tradies and you will be greatly missed by both our team and members alike. We hope you enjoy your second retirement and still call in to see us when you’re not busy socialising!

26/05/2026

Across Australia, today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3) ❤️💛🖤

Each year, National Reconciliation Week encourages all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

This year's theme 'All In' is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day; to step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

So how is Tradies taking action to make change? We show our respect for the traditional owners of the land we live and work on through an Acknowledgement of Country before all monthly Board meetings and significant events at our venues, named one of our function rooms after the Dharawal people and proudly fly the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag at our Gymea club. At Tradies Caringbah, we recognise the original custodians of the land with a plaque at the entrance.

We believe that empowering young Indigenous people with the confidence to embrace their culture and shape the future is vitally important for reconciliation and as part of this, we have built a strong decade-long partnership with our local Clontarf Academy at Endeavour Sports High. We have also built relationships with a number of local Indigenous groups and organisations and are proud to support their initiatives that strengthen reconciliation and foster genuine connection, understanding and allyship within our community.

What can you do to take action? A great place to start is the Reconciliation Week website at www.reconciliation.org.au or for local events, follow Shire Reconciliation

26/05/2026

$20 dinners, cocktail specials, Sunday roasts - there’s always a reason to dine with us in Folk at Tradies Gymea 😊

Check out our weekly specials and pick your night off cooking!

Bookings and walk ins welcome.

26/05/2026

Congratulations to last night's Dine & Win winner!
Melinda took home a $100 eftpos card simply for dining with us in Folk 🤩

How could you win?
From Monday to Thursday, spend $10 on food or drinks in Folk between 5–8pm to earn virtual entries.
Winners drawn nightly at 8pm.

Can't stick around until 8pm? We'll notify you by phone if you win 😊
T&Cs apply. Exclusive to Tradies members. Promotion ends June 4th 2026.

25/05/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT - ORIGIN 1 😁

Live & loud on the big screens in the Members Bar, there'll be chances to win Tooheys Blues jerseys and VB Steeden Footballs plus $12 jugs of New, VB, Carlton & Great Northern as well as $15 Blues & Maroons cocktails.

And did we mention it's $20 Parmi night in Folk as well?

With all that happening, you'll be a winner no matter what the final score is!

24/05/2026

Dinner plans that could pay you back 👀
Dine at Folk & you could score a $100 EFTPOS gift card.

Monday to Thursday from 5–8pm. Earn 1 entry for every $10 spent, with winners drawn nightly at 8pm. Promotion runs until June 4.

See you for dinner!

22/05/2026

📣 A quick reminder for our Trivia fans - Wednesday 27th May, Trivia will be starting at 6:30pm (so you can play Trivia AND watch State Of Origin afterwards 😉)

21/05/2026

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Final 🏆
Live & loud on the big screens in the Members Bar from 2am Sunday May 31

21/05/2026

The Sharks are off this week but you can still get a $12 jug of Carlton or Great Northern for the Dragons vs Warriors match this Saturday from 5:30pm!

20/05/2026

Dear Reader, this author must enquire, are you a fan of Bridgerton?
If the talk of the ton has you breathless for each new season, then get your fan club together for Bridgerton Trivia at Tradies Gymea!

📅 Thursday June 4th
🕢 7:30pm
🎟️ Free to play
💘 Book online at:

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20/05/2026

NEW WINTER SPECIAL - $20 PIE NIGHT!
Housemade melt-in-your-mouth Beef Brisket Pie 😊
Only available in Folk. $20 for members on Thursday nights.

Available for a limited time. T&Cs apply.

20/05/2026

Sydney FC are through to the A-League Grand Final THIS SATURDAY!

To celebrate the big game, we’re giving one lucky member the chance to win a $500 rebel sport voucher 🤩

Here’s how it works:
⚽ Members can earn 1 entry for every $10 spent in the Members Bar between 5:30pm–8pm this Saturday
⚽ The winner will be drawn at full-time
⚽ Must be present to win

It’s set to be a great match against Auckland FC, so grab your teammates, family and friends and settle in for a great night of A-League excitement on the big screens!

Kick off is at 6:10pm.

19/05/2026

Blues or Maroons; whichever side of the border you support, you can cheer them on live & loud at Tradies Gymea!

For the series opener on May 27, there'll be chances to win Tooheys Blues jerseys and VB Steeden Footballs plus $12 jugs of New, VB, Carlton & Great Northern as well as $15 Blues & Maroons cocktails.

And did we mention it's $20 Parmi night in Folk as well?

With all that happening, you'll be a winner no matter what the final score is!

19/05/2026

Congratulations to last night's Dine & Win winner!
Diane took home a $100 eftpos card simply for dining with us in Folk 🤩

How could you win?
From Monday to Thursday, spend $10 on food or drinks in Folk between 5–8pm to earn virtual entries.
Winners drawn nightly at 8pm.
Can't stick around until 8pm? We'll notify you by phone if you win 😊

T&Cs apply. Exclusive to Tradies members. Promotion ends June 4th 2026.

18/05/2026

It's National Volunteer Week! This is a fabulous chance to celebrate and thank the people who give their time to make our communities stronger ❤️

We'd like to give a special shout out to our own Team Tradies who, over the past year, have volunteered more than 1,520 hours in support of community causes. That time was spent doing everything from donating blood and plasma and delivering meals to seniors, to tutoring local students, planting trees, raising funds for charity and so much more.

We'd also like to acknowledge the time and leadership of our Board of Directors, who serve in a volunteer capacity. Thank you for the guidance and commitment you bring to our organisation.

And to the thousands of volunteers across our community who show up week in and week out for local sporting clubs, charities and community groups - thank you! Your generosity with your time keeps essential programs running and helps people feel connected and supported.

To everyone who volunteered this year: we see you, we appreciate you, and we're proud of the impact you're making. Happy National Volunteer Week!

15/05/2026

Weekly NPL Poker has started at Tradies Gymea!
$4k guaranteed every Thursday & Friday night. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/GymeaWeeklyPoker

14/05/2026

The Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival is coming to Gymea this month with free concerts in Folk!

🎶 Friday May 29th
6pm Two Romantics
8:20pm Shane Flew & Matt Ross

🎶 Saturday May 30th
6pm Jorja Carroll
8:20pm Amy Solylo

Enjoy the music with a delicious dinner or kick back with your favourite drink ($12 cocktails from 8-10pm both nights).

Entry is free. Bookings recommended.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

TWO ROMANTICS is the husband and wife duo of Emma Birdsall (vocals) and Daniel May(keys), blending classic soulful sounds with jazz standards, ballads, blues, and timeless favourites from artists like Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Bacharach and more. Performing together for nearly a decade, they bring warmth, chemistry, and a heartfelt touch to every performance - from Sydney’s finest venues to beyond.

SHANE FLEW & MATT ROSS are an acclaimed Sydney-based blues, roots and Americana duo, recognised for their seasoned performances and recent victory in the Sydney Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenge. They return to Cronulla this year with a brand new acoustic blues/americana album, “ONCE UPON A LONG TIME AGO” with 7 original songs and 3 traditional blues covers featuring their combined vocal and instrumental skills.

JORJA CARROLL blends soul, pop, and soft rock with evocative, heartfelt lyricism, crafting songs that explore the complexities of love and life. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, and Etta James, Jorja’s music is rooted in emotional honesty, powerful vocals, and a deep commitment to storytelling.

AMY SOLYLO has her heels dug deep into a bold new corner of Australian country-pop, and she does not mind getting her boots dirty to do it. Her mother once wrote in the margins of her baby book that she could “carry a tune before she could carry a sentence” - and she’s been overcompensating at both since.